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Distributor rotation on a reverse rotation engine

jeffsboat

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On a 318 engine does the distr

On a 318 engine does the distributor rotate opposite for a reverse rotation engine versus a standard rotation engine? If the answer is yes then my Mallory distributors must have different advance mechanism to allow for the different rotation. I know that I can easily check this but the boat is 3 hours from my home.
 
"The distributor turns the sam

"The distributor turns the same way, but you'll need an adapter to keep the oil pump drive gear in place on a reverse rotator. Note the extension on the stock distributor in the photo.

Jeff

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